What do I need to do after installing a newer printer driver to make sure the Media Types are up to date?
Quick Answer: Install and run the latest Media Configuration Tool.
Long Answer: After installing a new printer driver, the "CLIP" file may not be correct. The Clip File is a look-up-table (LUT) of data on the installed media types (printer head height, vacuum setting, which black ink to use, etc.). Apparently, the Clip File can easily get out of sync with the firmware / software.
On Windows, you can find the version of the CLIP file that you have currently installed by either:
Start Menu -> Printers & Faxes -> iPF5000 - Right click and select Properties -> Device Settings Tab -> About.
Photoshop -> File -> Export -> IPF5000 Print Plug In -> Print History -> About
After installing a new driver it is a good idea to make sure your media types are up to date. Here is how to do it:
Uninstall the old Media Configuration Tool: Start -> All Programs -> iPF5000 Media Configurtion Tool -> Uninstaller (PC)
Download and Install the Latest Media Configuration Tool
Run the Media Configuration Tool and Select "Update Media Types"
Select your printer and click "Next", then click "OK"
The program will take 1-2 minutes to update your printer firmware, printer driver and photoshop plugin with the new media types
As a final check, see that the version of the CLIP file has been updated using the either of the methods described above.
What do I need to do after installing a newer printer driver to make sure the Media Types are up to date?
Quick Answer: Install and run the latest Media Configuration Tool.
Long Answer: After installing a new printer driver, the "CLIP" file may not be correct. The Clip File is a look-up-table (LUT) of data on the installed media types (printer head height, vacuum setting, which black ink to use, etc.). Apparently, the Clip File can easily get out of sync with the firmware / software.
On Windows, you can find the version of the CLIP file that you have currently installed by either:
After installing a new driver it is a good idea to make sure your media types are up to date. Here is how to do it:
As a final check, see that the version of the CLIP file has been updated using the either of the methods described above.